A spectacular public art installation by New York artist Leo Villreal. He used 25,000 LED lights to light up the western span of the Bay Bridge to create a dazzling display of computer generated images in repeating patterns like waves, fish and clouds. It is stunning.

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5) The Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco

Both the deYoung Museum and the Legion of Honor have hosted world class exhibitions. It is a meld of old world mastery and what is up and coming. Recently, the deYoung hosted an incredible David Hockney exhibit, now Georgia O'Keefe has opened.

A hip new hotel and private club in the heart of downtown SF. The Musto bar is my favorite place in the club—cozy and chic—the drinks are poured just right and the setting is intimate, the hotel rooms are sleek and the penthouse is insane.

This is an incredible farmer's market—filled with delicious gourmet treats and the freshest fruits and vegetables that California has to offer—all while overlooking the bay. Go there on Saturday mornings to shop and eat!

Wonderful all around shopping destination with all the best luxury retailers, including the newly added Valentino and Ferragamo boutiques.

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9) Tosca Cafe

A revived icon—April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman pay homage to San Francisco history with their delicious food amidst the retro atmosphere. Right in the heart of north beach there is always a great crowd. I love sliding into one of the one of the red booths in the back, order the chicken.

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